STOLEN: BMW 535d East London
Discussion
Best of luck 
eastsider said:
Yes I believe so. There is long thread about it in the BMW General forum. Only mystery is how they get into the car without smashing window or alarm going off. But once in it seems any 2007-2011 ish BMW with a key that inserts into dash slot can be easily coded to the car in minutes.
Jesus.. that's worrying! Good luck getting the car back, or at least a hassle free payout from the insurers!eastsider said:
Mile End/Bow London E3.
<Reg Removed> BMW 535d M Sport saloon, Carbon black, beige leather interior, 19" alloys, 53,500 miles. Alarm, immobiliser, tracker. Tracker are looking for it at the moment.
You sound VERY local to me, so I'll keep the eyes open for the car. <Reg Removed> BMW 535d M Sport saloon, Carbon black, beige leather interior, 19" alloys, 53,500 miles. Alarm, immobiliser, tracker. Tracker are looking for it at the moment.
Sorry to say that it will probably not be in the area on that numberplate tho'.
Oli.
Edited by zcacogp on Sunday 10th June 23:16
ArsE92 said:
Mr_annie_vxr said:
Transmitter picks up your key send to open. Then there is another method to get it to start car. It's complicated. Expensive but profitable.
Care to elaborate? Surely the security model uses a rolling code that changes with each use?
ArsE92 said:
Mr_annie_vxr said:
Transmitter picks up your key send to open. Then there is another method to get it to start car. It's complicated. Expensive but profitable.
Care to elaborate? Surely the security model uses a rolling code that changes with each use?They will obviously be using something to block the tracker, which is cheaply and easily available.
Elroy Blue said:
ArsE92 said:
Mr_annie_vxr said:
Transmitter picks up your key send to open. Then there is another method to get it to start car. It's complicated. Expensive but profitable.
Care to elaborate? Surely the security model uses a rolling code that changes with each use?zcacogp said:
eastsider said:
Mile End/Bow London E3.
KH57 PUY BMW 535d M Sport saloon, Carbon black, beige leather interior, 19" alloys, 53,500 miles. Alarm, immobiliser, tracker. Tracker are looking for it at the moment.
You sound VERY local to me, so I'll keep the eyes open for the car. KH57 PUY BMW 535d M Sport saloon, Carbon black, beige leather interior, 19" alloys, 53,500 miles. Alarm, immobiliser, tracker. Tracker are looking for it at the moment.
Sorry to say that it will probably not be in the area on that numberplate tho'.
Oli.
Daljit.
zcacogp said:
ArsE92 said:
Ok - let's just leave it vague then to worry all the BMW owners.
As opposed to making it quite clear and explicit, and hence assisting all potential BMW thieves? Oli.
My understanding is that they block the "locking" signal when you exit the car using a jammer, so the car is unlocked for them to return to at a convenient time.
Then, with easily available hardware, they program a new key to the car which they then use to drive off.
Failing that they get a contact at BMW to make them a new key, but this would surely be difficult to get away with on a long term basis given the paperwork that must get generated.
Then, with easily available hardware, they program a new key to the car which they then use to drive off.
Failing that they get a contact at BMW to make them a new key, but this would surely be difficult to get away with on a long term basis given the paperwork that must get generated.
essayer said:
My understanding is that they block the "locking" signal when you exit the car using a jammer, so the car is unlocked for them to return to at a convenient time.
Ah I see, I have heard of that before. I guess the only way around that is to always make sure your car locks when you blip it.I understood that "transmitter picks up your key send to open" was suggesting that a device of some kind was 'listening' for a code to open the car, storing it, and using it later. I'd expect that to not be possible.
ArsE92 said:
I understood that "transmitter picks up your key send to open" was suggesting that a device of some kind was 'listening' for a code to open the car, storing it, and using it later. I'd expect that to not be possible.
I believe it is possible, even more so on the type of key that opens the car as you approach it as it is transmitting at all times, therefor easier to brab the signal.Thom987 said:
ArsE92 said:
I understood that "transmitter picks up your key send to open" was suggesting that a device of some kind was 'listening' for a code to open the car, storing it, and using it later. I'd expect that to not be possible.
I believe it is possible, even more so on the type of key that opens the car as you approach it as it is transmitting at all times, therefor easier to brab the signal.
The car did not have "comfort/keyless entry". I also had it set in the vehicle options to lock automatically after 1 minute if left unlocked.
Furthermore I actually checked it was locked last night before locking the house front door from the inside.
It would have been several hours after I parked before they gained entry and took the car. I didn't notice anyone unusual / suspicious hanging around in my (pretty quiet) street. I don't believe someone was there 'grabbing' the signal.
But I'm none the wiser as to how they got in.
Furthermore I actually checked it was locked last night before locking the house front door from the inside.
It would have been several hours after I parked before they gained entry and took the car. I didn't notice anyone unusual / suspicious hanging around in my (pretty quiet) street. I don't believe someone was there 'grabbing' the signal.
But I'm none the wiser as to how they got in.
ArsE92 said:
Ah I see, I have heard of that before. I guess the only way around that is to always make sure your car locks when you blip it.
I understood that "transmitter picks up your key send to open" was suggesting that a device of some kind was 'listening' for a code to open the car, storing it, and using it later. I'd expect that to not be possible.
It does. Lots more to it but in essence they intercept your signal. I understood that "transmitter picks up your key send to open" was suggesting that a device of some kind was 'listening' for a code to open the car, storing it, and using it later. I'd expect that to not be possible.
Car found by police parked in West London on false plates. Fair play to tracker, all the cash I have paid them over the last few years paid off when it counted. Apparently undamaged, I haven't seen it yet - police have it for forensic examination for a couple of days.
Very surprised, I was 99% sure it was in a container and heading off to Africa or wherever.
Very surprised, I was 99% sure it was in a container and heading off to Africa or wherever.
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